Richard Shortell,
one of the old pioneers of Colby, Wis., passed to the great beyond
last Sunday evening, July 31, 1927, heart trouble being the cause
of his departure. Funeral services were held this Thursday morning
at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rev. Lachnit officiating, and
interment made in the Colby Catholic Cemetery.

The deceased was
born in Ireland Oct. 10, 1844, thus reaching the age of 82 years, 9
months and 21 days. He moved to Auburndale, Wis. in 1878, and, in
1879, came to Colby and engaged in the farming business. He was
married to Lucy Adrian in 1877 at Freedom, Wis. To this union, one
son, George Shortell of Colby, Wis., was born. His wife passed away
several years ago.

He was a man of
generous impulses and never forgot the hospitable ways of the
pioneer. He had filled the various relations of life, as son,
husband, father, brother, friend, and filled them well. Who can do
more? But he is gone and another name is stricken from the ever
lessening roll of our early settlers.